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Pride Celebrations
For decades, Unitarian Universalists (UUs) have actively supported full equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT), and have affirmed and celebrated LGBT members of our congregations and communities. One powerful way to stand on the side of love with LGBT people is to join Unitarian Universalists everywhere in celebrating Pride.
History of Pride
Alternately known as “gay pride,” “LGBT pride,” or just “pride,” this celebration offers a space to affirm, celebrate, and be proud of sexual diversity and gender variance.
The origins of today’s Pride...
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Every Child is Our Child Program
Did you know that more than 14 million children under 15 in Africa have lost one or both parents to AIDS?
Even more troubling, these children are slipping through the cracks—they remain largely unwanted, uneducated, and at a very high risk of being infected by the virus themselves. There is no social welfare system and no safety net for these children.
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) through its Every Child is Our Child Program (ECOC) helps these children reach their full potential by providing them with opportunities...
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Vision for Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalism has a long and storied history and many strong and vital ministries today. But if Unitarian Universalism is to thrive and grow in the years ahead, we must attend to the ways in which religious and spiritual life are evolving in our culture.
The world in which we live is increasingly multicultural, and therefore we are engaging with our congregations and other interested groups about the great potential of multiculturalism and the inherent challenges as well.
Changes in the world and in our congregations have led us to critically examine the role of...
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Mobile App for General Assembly
Coming Soon: The General Assembly (GA) Mobile app will soon be available for free download in the Apple and Android app stores. There will also a mobile optimized website that you can use on other platforms. With the GA Mobile App you will be able to view all program listings, speaker profiles, exhibitor profiles and maps. You can also create your personal GA schedule and get connected via social media.
The GA Mobile Guide is made possible through the generous sponsorship of TIAA-CREF.
The TIAA-CREF family of companies is a prominent financial services organization dedicated to...
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Video and Workshop: Introduction Youth and Addiction
This one-hour workshop provides an animated video and follow-up discussion. The "How to Use This Workshop" section of the Discussion Guide describes settings, participants, and facilitators suitable for this workshop. Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings, yayaofcolor@uua.org , Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Program Associate for Ministry to Youth and Young Adults of Color, created the animated video and discussion guide and may be available to participate in a workshop via Skype or in person.
Preview and download the workshop materials:
Download Introduction to Youth and...
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Justice General Assembly Preparation PDF and Conference Call
Meeting Information
The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 4:00 p.m. EST are dedicated to the development of our community of campus ministry leaders. For a full schedule of calls and webinars, please refer to " Staying in the Know ."
Types of Recordings
All Webinars have available for download the PowerPoint presentation that was used for that meeting. Some also include the audio recording and/or a video . If you have accessibility concerns, please contact us at ya-cm@uua.org .
Conference calls have action items available instead of minutes, due to the...
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Updated Minister Registration Forms
Open the required forms in Word and, first, save them to your computer. Fill them out accordingly and submit them as email attachments. We provide PDF versions for previewing only. If completing the forms in Word presents a problem, please contact the Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC) Coordinator at mfccoordinator@uua.org .
Minister Registration
REGISTRATION: All ministers in Preliminary Fellowship will be required to “register” with the Professional Development Office by September 1st each year.
Minister Registration Form (Word) ( PDF )
Renewal Application Forms for...
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E-news from Ministries and Faith Development: May 0, Issue 53
The following documents are PDF files.
May 16, 2012; Issue 54
What is Happening at Justice General Assembly and International Camp and Conference Opportunities
May 9, 2012; Issue 53
Meditation Manual Call for Submissions and Growing Multiracial/Multicultural Congregations
May 1, 2012; Issue 52
Summer Camps and Conferences and Sexuality Issues for Religious Professionals Online Course
April 25, 2012; Issue 51
Stand of the Side of Love on Mother's Day and Celebrate Professional Administrators
April 18, 2012; Issue 50
Call for Reproductive Justice...
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News from Ministerial Fellowship
April 2011
From Rev. Jory Agate, Professional Development Director:
REGISTRATION: All ministers in Preliminary Fellowship will be required to “register” with the Professional Development Office by September 1st each year. This is a process we have been asking of “First Year” ministers, but will now be expanded to all ministers in Preliminary Fellowship. The reason for this is so that our office will know who is currently working in a ministry that qualifies for renewal of fellowship. This will have implications for when you are expected to submit an application for renewal of...
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Comparing Frameworks: What is Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice?
For an interactive presentation on this material and the movement behind 'reproductive justice', guide yourself through the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) introductory webinar, first presented in April, 2012 (and co-hosted with the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice):
"What is Reproductive Justice?" Webinar Slides (PDF, 33 pages)
"What is Reproductive Justice?" Webinar Audio (MP3, 55 minutes)
Many thanks to SisterSong , a UUA partner in reproductive justice, for delineating these basic frameworks.
What is Reproductive Health?
Focusing on the...
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Job Openings and Career Opportunities
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) of Congregations is a great place to work—where your job is in alignment with your values. We are a historic, progressive religious denomination with headquarters located on Boston's Beacon Hill, offices in Washington, DC, and at the United Nations in New York City, and we have staff based in many parts of the United States.
We are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff. Please consider employment with the UUA by reading through the jobs listed below, by learning about internship and volunteer opportunities , or by reviewing job...
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May 2012 Bulletin: New Editions of Catalyst Available; Multicultural Leadership School Applications Due May 15th; New Youth Recognition Program Announced
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the staff here at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), I hope this message finds you well. Please allow me to highlight a couple of items for you in the paragraphs below. You can find more information on each, plus other announcements and resources, linked in the bulletin materials list that follows. Please share them with your congregation.
Multicultural Growth and Witness delivers a new edition of Catalyst along with a special Mosaic Makers issue.
Ministries and Faith Development reminds us that applications are due May, 15th for UUA...
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Watch a Video about the Doctrine of Discovery
The Doctrine of Discovery is the basis for much international law and for United States real estate law. It is also the basis of the story many of us have been taught about the history of the United States. Explore this story, and follow clues to how the Doctrine of Discovery is embedded in the cultural and historical narrative of the United States! Discover why our immigration justice partners in Arizona have asked us to learn about this story and join them as allies in calling for the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
Download Video (MP4) (right-click to save the file)....
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Watch a Video about the Doctrine of Discovery
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix; Lead, Arizona Immigration Ministry; Salvador Reza, Comites de Defensa del Barrio; Tupac Enrique, Tonatierra; Carlos Garcia, Puente Arizona; and Daniel Rodriguez, SOMOS America President discuss the Doctrine of Discovery.
Download Video (MP4) (right-click to save the file).
Transcript
[INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]
SPEAKER 1: Upon planting a flag, Christopher Columbus claimed dominion over the New World for the King and Queen of Spain. He was empowered by the international laws of Christendom. Based upon a...
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Important New Leadership Opportunity - Apply to the Appointments Committee!
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees conducts the affairs of the Association and carries out policies and directives, acting for the Association between General Assemblies. The Board is composed of the Moderator, who chairs the Board, the Financial Advisor, three trustees elected at large, one youth trustee elected at large, and one trustee for each District. The President of the Association is a member of the Board without voting privileges. The Board meets at least quarterly, with additional conference call meetings during the course of the year. Check...
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General Assembly Registration Rates Increase May 1.
Pre-registration will be available until June 8. Onsite registration will be available in Phoenix beginning June 19.
Online Registration (adults, 18+)
Information for Youth (completed grades 9-12 or age 14-17)
Families with Children (ages 6 months - 14 years)
Financial Aid
Accessibility Services
Off-site Delegate Registration
2012 Registration Information
2012 Registration Rates
Early Registration
March 1 - April 30
Late Registration
May 1 - June 24
Adult Full-time (Wednesday-Sunday)
$320
$365
Adult One-day
$130
$145...
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UUA-UUSC Supporter Journey to Tanzania and Burundi
Visit Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Tanzania; Bujumbura, Burundi, November 10–20, 2012
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to connect firsthand with social justice leaders on the ground in Africa!
To reserve your spot, please complete our online registration form .
Itinerary Highlights
First, travel with us to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to visit the Tanzania Gender Networking Program (TGNP), a Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) partner. You will learn about the efforts of TGNP and grassroots organizations to overcome gender inequality, empower women and...
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Illuminations: A Unitarian Universalist App
Coming Soon! The Unitarian Universalist (UU) Illuminations app will have over 350 Inspirational Words, a Chalice Lighter with several chalice options, and a Seven Principles Guide in English and Spanish along with examples of the principles in action. This free app will be available for iOS and Android devices later this Spring.
For the latest updates follow Illuminations on Facebook.
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Learn About UU Demographics
Demographics for Congregations
Research and Information : Congregations can use demographic information to help them successfully plan their congregation's growth and outreach efforts.
Statistical Information about Unitarian Universalism
External Data
Association of Religious Data Archives
An online data collection from American and international religious denominations, with developing features for educators, journalists, congregations, and researchers.
Unitarian Universalist Demographics from ARIS and FACT Surveys (PDF, 43 pages)
Presents highlights of...
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UUA Board Packet for the April 2012 Meeting
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees meeting during April 2012 in Boston, MA.
The following documents are PDF files.
Complete Packet (336 pages)
Agendas (Consent Agenda, Motions for Action)
Meeting Agenda (9 pages)
Consent Agenda
Board of Trustees Minutes—January 19, 2012 (16 pages)
Board of Trustees Minutes—March 22, 2012 (2 pages)
Motions
Article II Update (1 page)
Motion Concerning Expense Reimbursement (1 page)
Proposed Motion Concerning Appointments (3 pages)
Proposed Rule changes to facilitate...
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Ware Lecturer Maria Hinojosa Wins 2012 Studs Terkel Community Media Award
2012 Ware Lecturer Maria Hinojosa
News : Maria Hinojosa has received the 2012 Studs Terkel Community Media Award .
From Huffington Post : Maria Hinojosa has been named one of the 25 Most Influential Latinos in Contemporary American Culture.
From NPR : For 25 years, Maria Hinojosa has helped tell America's untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad. She is the anchor and managing editor of NPR's Latino USA.
In April 2010, Hinojosa launched The Futuro Media Group with the mission to produce multi-platform, community-based journalism that...
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Browse New Skinner House Books!
Spiritual, Practical, Engaged
Skinner House Books is an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) of Congregations, publishing books to aid individuals and congregations in their search for truth and meaning. Learn more about Skinner House .
The 2011 UUA Bookstore Catalog features our latest books. Many titles are now available as eBooks . You may also browse our complete list of titles or view our books by category:
Children's Books
Church Administration & Leadership
Contemporary Issues and Social Justice
Inspiration
Meditation Manuals...
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The Curriculum for Music Leadership Credentialing
The curriculum through which candidates develop professional skill and knowledge in Music Skills and Resources, Unitarian Universalist (UU) Heritage and Values, and Leadership and Interpersonal Skills is delivered by the program through a series of six core courses and additional professional development opportunities. The courses will be offered at the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network (UUMN) annual summer conference in a rotation of two courses offered each year. In addition, preceding the conference there will be a Professional Development Day (PDD) offered.
The courses and...
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Call for Authors: Youth Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
The Youth and Young Adult Ministries and Resource Development offices of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) seek authors for a new training program for youth: Building Beloved Community.
This resource will provide ten hours of programming to make the work of building multicultural community relevant to the lives of today’s youth. Using activities that address different learning styles, multimedia, and testimonials from Unitarian Universalist (UU) youth, young adults, and adults, the program will address topics ranging from institutional racism to building cross-cultural...
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General Assembly is for Everyone
General Assembly (GA) should be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for people with disabilities. Our faith calls us to regard each human being with inherent worth and dignity. Our mutual goal is to find beauty in every face, the holy in every spirit, and to accept people as they are—in their infinite diversity—whether or not their inherent differences are stereotyped and discriminated against elsewhere. We look towards each person as having gifts to offer, inner strength, valued life experiences and the capacity to grow.
Unitarian Universalists have a history of fighting for justice....
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Luminary Leaders: New Youth Recognition Program
Youth Recognition Program
Luminary Leaders is coming soon!
Luminary Leaders is a new initiative that will recognize youth leaders throughout the Association, highlight the tremendous gifts that youth bring to our communities, and provide opportunities for youth to connect with their peers, opportunities for involvement, and the larger Association. It encourages youth to seek out leadership roles and for our congregations and communities to invite youth into leadership and provide new ways for youth to be involved. Developed with a focus group of nearly thirty youth from across the...
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Catalyst Newsletter Special Issue: Mosaic Makers Conference
Catalyst is the newsletter of the Office of Multicultural Growth regarding racial and ethnic concerns. This page contains links to download each of our past issues.
If you would like to receive our newsletter as an email, please subscribe to our Catalyst Email List!
The following documents are in PDF format.
2012
Catalyst Special Issue: Mosaic Makers Conference
Catalyst Issue XXI: March
Catalyst Issue XX: January
2011
Catalyst Issue XIX: December
Catalyst Issue XVIII: November
Catalyst Issue XVII: October
Catalyst Issue XVI: September...
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Scholarship Opportunities for Attending General Assembly
Youth and Young Adult Scholarships
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries has scholarships specifically for youth and young adults planning to attend General Assembly (GA).
If you are still interested in financial assistance for attending GA, please contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at (617) 948-4350 or youth@uua.org for guidance.
General Assembly Planning Committee
Matching Grant Program
The General Assembly Planning Committee (GAPC) has established a matching grant scholarship fund to:
increase economic accessibility for Unitarian...
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Director Chosen for New UU College of Social Justice Announced
It is our pleasure to announce the formation of the new Unitarian Universalist (UU) College of Social Justice and our great delight to announce the appointment of the Rev. Kathleen McTigue as its inaugural Director.
The UU College of Social Justice is a formal collaboration of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Its mission is to increase the capacity of Unitarian Universalists to catalyze justice. Building on several years of successful UUA-UUSC partnership, especially in the area of disaster response, the College will combine...
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General Assembly Promotional Resources for Congregations
In order to help congregations learn about and raise interest in General Assembly (GA), we have assembled these materials to download, copy, or print for further distribution. Please let us know if there are other materials we can help you find.
22"x17” Poster (PDF) (mailed to all congregations 3/1)
Two-sided tri-fold brochure (PDF)
Flyer (PDF, 2 pages)
Logo vertical (JPG)
Logo horizontal (JPG)
Order of Service insert ( DOC , PDF )
Information for first-timers
Schedule (PDF)
Blank Schedule Grid (PDF)
For Delegates:
Tentative Business Agenda...
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Annual Program Fund District Monthly Report
The District Monthly Report, which Annual Program Fund (APF) Committee members receive electronically, shows the giving status of all congregations in each district. The main use of this year-to-date report is to track the progress being made in achieving the APF goals. Some congregations pay monthly, others quarterly, and others pay irregularly or even just once a year. It is important to know these differences to use the data effectively.
Since the report shows performance year-to-date for the previous year as well as the current year, it is easy to compare a congregation's progress...
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Request for Skinner House Book Proposals: A Book of Weddings
Submission Information
We are currently seeking proposals on the following topics. Please note that this list is updated frequently and that it is not comprehensive.
Leadership development/mentoring in congregations
Introductions to Unitarian Universalism
Stories about Unitarian Universalism transforming lives
Living a life of faith
Innovative worship
Congregational hospitality toward visitors and new members
Unitarian Universalist theology on sin, confession, reconciliation
Connections between pastoral and social justice work
Presenting Unitarian...
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Dr. Daniel McKanan Receives 2011 Frederic G. Melcher Book Award
On Tuesday, April 17, at 4:30 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will award the Frederic G. Melcher Book Award to author and Harvard Divinity School Senior Lecturer Dr. Daniel McKanan for his book, Prophetic Encounters: Religion and the American Radical Tradition .
McKanan's groundbreaking, definitive work treats the histories of religion and the Left as a single history, showing that American radicalism is a continuous tradition rather than a collection of disparate movements. Emphasizing the power of encounters—whether between whites and former slaves, between the...
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Apply for General Assembly Financial Aid by March 31!
The General Assembly (GA) Office and Planning Committee are committed to the goal of making the General Assembly accessible to the maximum number of attendees possible. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Web Team provides extensive coverage of the General Assembly through our website so that those who are not able to join us in person may still participate.
Many sessions are recorded and are available for purchase . The Opening Ceremony, Ware Lecture, Sunday Closing Worship, and the Service of the Living Tradition are videotaped and are also available for purchase.
The...
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UUA Joins With Other Prominent Religious Groups to Unveil Principles, Priorities for a Faithful Federal Budget
WASHINGTON — Standing in stark contrast to partisan budget proposals that seek first to address a bottom line instead of our nation's needs and priorities, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has joined with dozens of other prominent religious organizations to unveil for congressional consideration a “Faithful Budget” proposal.
The Priorities for a Faithful Budget is a set of comprehensive and compassionate budget principles that will protect the common good, value each individual, and help lift the burden on those living in poverty. The Faithful Budget can be read in its...
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Showing Films in Congregations
Planning to Show a Film?
You are legally and ethically required to follow public performance laws.
A movie that you rent or purchase is licensed only for private use in your home. You cannot show it in public without a public performance license. A public showing includes showing it at a children, youth, adult or multigenerational event, even if you do not charge admission .
There are some very narrowly defined “fair use” exceptions to the license requirement, but most congregational film showings do not meet those criteria.
The Motion Picture Association of America offers...
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Easy-to-Share Videos About Unitarian Universalism
Looking for videos about Unitarian Universalism that you can use with social media and on websites? Below are recommendations for finding new Unitarian Universalist videos that are high-quality, compelling, and easy-to-share:
The Multimedia page on UUA.org offers a listing of video available for Unitarian Universalists to use.
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has its own channel on YouTube . Select from a range of different subjects, from videos featuring UUA President Rev. Peter Morales , to selected General Assembly videos, to Social Justice -related videos and...
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Search Engine Optimization for Your Website: a Brief Guide
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is about making sure your pages are well-formed:
for the search engines like Google which "spider" or "index" your site, and
for the human beings who will see a page full of search results—and hopefully click on links to your pages.
SEO is a large and complex field, but keeping some of the basics in mind can help tremendously.
First, it's important to note that search engines these days do a pretty good job of showing search results relevant to what an individual is looking for. There's no need to try to "trick" the search engines into...
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UU Common Endowment Fund Numbers for February 2012
Investment Performance Summary
Periods Ending: 3 /31/2012
Net Asset Value: $7.0344
Weight in Fund
Last Month
Fiscal Year to-Date
Since Inception
Ending Market Value
Composite (Gross)
100.0%
0.6%
2.2%
7.2%
$143,266,132
Composite (Net)
0.5%
1.3%
6.2%
Total Domestic Equity
20.2%
4.4%
9.7%
9.2%
$29,703,203
Total International Equity
25.4%
-0.8%
-7.8%
7.7%
$35,468,021
Total Fixed Income
23.5%
-0.2%
4.0%
5.6%
$33,026,260
Total GAA
24.1%
-0.2%
5.5%
5.8%
$34,349,186...
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Improvements to the UUA.org Website: Optimized for Mobile Devices
Usability studies, accessibility reviews, survey responses, website analytics, and the feedback we get from Unitarian Universalists every day keep the updates we make to our website engaging and relevant. We're very excited to share these new features with you, and we're looking forward to bringing you the next round of improvements to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) website: UUA.org.
Help Us Make UUA.org Better
If you’ve got 10-15 minutes, you can sign up to help us make UUA.org easier to use.
Current Projects
Accessibility for multimedia : We've solidified...
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Monthly Market Report
The following documents are PDF files.
Monthly Performance Reports
Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
March 2012 , Net Asset Value $7.0344
February 2012 , Net Asset Value $7.0987
January 2012 , Net Asset Value $6.8720
December 2011 , Net Asset Value $6.5815
November 2011 , Net Asset Value $6.6786
October 2011 , Net Asset Value $6.7942
September 2011 , Net Asset Value $6.3679
August 2011 , Net Asset Value $6.9331
July 2011 , Net Asset Value $7.2301
Previous Fiscal Years
Quarterly Performance Reports
FY 2012
March 2012
December 2011...
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Application for Nomination to GA-elected Positions: UUA Board, UUA Financial Adviser, and UUA Committees Commissions
Take part in shaping the future of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)!
The UUA relies upon energetic, committed, visionary Unitarian Universalists to serve on the board, committees, and commissions that work to carry out the mission of the Association.
We are eager to draw volunteers from the rich diversity of our movement—theological, philosophical, geographical, political, ethnic, racial, affectional orientation, physical ability, gender and age. Consistent with resolutions of our General Assembly (GA), we're intentional about becoming an anti-racist, anti-oppressions,...
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Updated Salary Recommendations Congregational Staff
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Principles of Fair Compensation call congregations to compensate all staff within the Salary Range of the Unitarian UUA Fair Compensation Guidelines program. For ordained clergy, the salary is comprised of salary and housing.
The UUA Recommended Salary Ranges are based on wage rates (not the cost-of-living) in communities across the United States. Through June 30, 2013, communities are assigned one of five Geographic (Geo) Indices based on wages paid in that community. Due to higher wage communities, the UUA has expanded our Geo Indices from...
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Review Your Site's Usability
Try to look at your congregation's website with fresh eyes, and ask yourself the following questions.
Is it obvious who you are?
Is your mission statement clearly visible on your home page? Don't bury this basic information on an "About" page—be sure your home page answers the most obvious question about you. Also review this basic checklist to make sure your site has all the essentials covered.
Do you have an explicit welcome to newcomers?
Website usability studies show that "fluff" text tends to deter visitors (web users don't read—they scan to see if they can find what...
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UUA's 50th Anniversary Video
Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister Molly Housh Gordon interviews three UU leaders (The Rev. Eugene Pickett, The Rev. Dr. David C. Pohl and The Rev. Janet Hartzell Bowering) who were active at the time of the consolidation of the Universalist Church of America and the American Unitarian Association.
Transcript
MOLLY HOUSH GORDON: I'm Molly Housh Gordon, newly ordained Unitarian Universalist minister. Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing three leaders of our tradition who were active at the time of the consolidation of the Universalist Church of American and the American...
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Join Our Triple Match Challenge
Exciting news! Right now, if you make a gift to Friends of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), your gift will be tripled!
The grant makers at the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Veatch Program at Shelter Rock and dedicated members of the President’s Council feel now is the time to make our strongest commitment to date to fund programs that make a real difference. They have been inspired by the call to give to the UUA's top priorities : Get Religion, Grow Leaders, and Cross Borders.
Together, these two groups have issued a challenge: for every dollar you give, they will give...
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Registration and Housing for General Assembly Now Open.
Quick Links
Preliminary Program information and Schedule
Live Streaming and 2012 Coverage information
Public Witness events during General Assembly
Tentative Business Agenda
General Assembly 2012
June 20-24, Phoenix, Arizona
This is a historic moment.
Be part of the story.
General Assembly 2012 will be a gathering with multiple ways of engaging in justice work for people of all ages. Joining with the people of Arizona, we will worship, witness, learn and work together. We will leave General Assembly grounded in our faith, energized for justice...
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UUA President Speaks at Rissho Kosei-kai Anniversary
As part of a week-long visit with interfaith partners in Japan, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Peter Morales spoke during the annual "Founding Day" event for Rissho Kosei-kai (RKK) on March 4, 2012. RKK is a lay-Buddhist movement with approximately 6 million members in Japan and around the world.
The UUA's relationship with RKK began with a meeting between RKK's Founder—Rev. Nikkyo Niwano —and the first President of the UUA, Rev. Dana Greeley in 1968. They found that they shared a great deal in terms of hopes and dreams for the global interfaith community. And,...
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UUA President Rev. Peter Morales Applauds Maryland Marriage Equality Vote
The following statement was issued by Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Peter Morales:
I applaud the actions of the Maryland Legislature in voting to extend the freedom to marry to all who seek it. With Gov. Martin O’Malley’s decisive leadership on this issue, Maryland has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the rights of those who seek the legal protections, joys, and responsibilities that marriage offers.
While we celebrate this long-awaited victory, as well as the Washington State Legislature's recent vote in favor of marriage equality, we also acknowledge...
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GA 2012 Schedule is Available!
2012 Schedule (subject to change)
Summary Schedule Grid (PDF, 2 pages)
Blank Schedule Grid (PDF)
Preliminary Programming Information
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Orientations will give you tips on how to navigate General Assembly (GA) and our host city . Learn how GA works and how to make the most of your experience. There will also be an overview of how to get involved in the Social Witness Process . GA Orientation is especially useful for first time attendees .
Youth Caucus and Sponsor Orientation
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
The Youth Caucus (high school aged...
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